About the role
Your New Client
Our client is a well-established post-secondary institution with a diverse campus portfolio and a strong commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment. With ongoing investments in campus renewal, infrastructure improvements, sustainability initiatives, and long-term asset planning, the organization is focused on maintaining and enhancing its buildings, grounds, and facilities to support students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As part of its continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, the institution is seeking a Facilities & Capital Planning Manager to lead capital planning, asset management, and facilities improvement initiatives across its campus.
Your New Role
As the Facilities & Capital Planning Manager, you will serve as the primary steward of capital assets, overseeing the planning, construction, maintenance, renewal, and improvement of campus buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Services, you will lead the development of long-term capital planning strategies while managing a diverse portfolio of maintenance, renewal, and capital improvement projects. A significant component of the role involves managing the asset management system, ensuring accurate asset inventories, condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and data-driven reporting. You will analyse asset performance and deferred maintenance requirements to develop short-, medium-, and long-term capital plans that align with institutional priorities, budget objectives, sustainability goals, and campus needs. You will be responsible for leading capital projects from inception through completion, including business case development, consultant engagement, design oversight, tendering, contract administration, budget management, risk assessment, and project execution. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and University policies.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will possess: A degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), Architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years of experience managing design & construction of capital projects, renewal programs within institutional, commercial, healthcare, higher education, or public-sector environments. Demonstrated experience overseeing complex capital projects involving building envelope, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, interior renovation, and site infrastructure components. Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, or equivalent required, including the ability to read and understand construction drawings and interpret design drawings, schematics, technical specifications and details. Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Electrical Code, accessibility requirements, and other applicable regulations and by-laws. Sound understanding of construction administration, procurement processes, contract management, project delivery methodologies, and industry-standard contract forms. Experience using asset management software platforms such as SLAM or comparable systems. Strong knowledge of asset management principles, capital planning, lifecycle analysis, deferred maintenance strategies, and budget forecasting. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and present recommendations to senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Proven leadership experience with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and operational staff.
The following qualifications would be considered strong assets
PMP designation. Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED, WELL, or other sustainability-related accreditation. Experience working within higher education, institutional, heritage, or public-sector facilities environments. Familiarity with sustainable building practices, accessibility standards, heritage conservation, and campus planning initiatives.
What Do You Get in Return? In return, you will join a respected and mission-driven institution where your work will directly influence the future of a historic and evolving campus. You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful capital renewal and infrastructure initiatives, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, and contribute to long-term planning efforts that support both operational excellence and the student experience. The compensation for the role includes a competitive salary between $82,000-$110,000. This position offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from campus renewal and deferred maintenance planning to sustainability and grounds improvement initiatives, while being part of a collaborative and supportive facilities leadership team.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
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About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com
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About the role
Your New Client
Our client is a well-established post-secondary institution with a diverse campus portfolio and a strong commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment. With ongoing investments in campus renewal, infrastructure improvements, sustainability initiatives, and long-term asset planning, the organization is focused on maintaining and enhancing its buildings, grounds, and facilities to support students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As part of its continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, the institution is seeking a Facilities & Capital Planning Manager to lead capital planning, asset management, and facilities improvement initiatives across its campus.
Your New Role
As the Facilities & Capital Planning Manager, you will serve as the primary steward of capital assets, overseeing the planning, construction, maintenance, renewal, and improvement of campus buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Services, you will lead the development of long-term capital planning strategies while managing a diverse portfolio of maintenance, renewal, and capital improvement projects. A significant component of the role involves managing the asset management system, ensuring accurate asset inventories, condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and data-driven reporting. You will analyse asset performance and deferred maintenance requirements to develop short-, medium-, and long-term capital plans that align with institutional priorities, budget objectives, sustainability goals, and campus needs. You will be responsible for leading capital projects from inception through completion, including business case development, consultant engagement, design oversight, tendering, contract administration, budget management, risk assessment, and project execution. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and University policies.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will possess: A degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), Architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years of experience managing design & construction of capital projects, renewal programs within institutional, commercial, healthcare, higher education, or public-sector environments. Demonstrated experience overseeing complex capital projects involving building envelope, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, interior renovation, and site infrastructure components. Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, or equivalent required, including the ability to read and understand construction drawings and interpret design drawings, schematics, technical specifications and details. Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Electrical Code, accessibility requirements, and other applicable regulations and by-laws. Sound understanding of construction administration, procurement processes, contract management, project delivery methodologies, and industry-standard contract forms. Experience using asset management software platforms such as SLAM or comparable systems. Strong knowledge of asset management principles, capital planning, lifecycle analysis, deferred maintenance strategies, and budget forecasting. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and present recommendations to senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Proven leadership experience with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and operational staff.
The following qualifications would be considered strong assets
PMP designation. Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED, WELL, or other sustainability-related accreditation. Experience working within higher education, institutional, heritage, or public-sector facilities environments. Familiarity with sustainable building practices, accessibility standards, heritage conservation, and campus planning initiatives.
What Do You Get in Return? In return, you will join a respected and mission-driven institution where your work will directly influence the future of a historic and evolving campus. You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful capital renewal and infrastructure initiatives, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, and contribute to long-term planning efforts that support both operational excellence and the student experience. The compensation for the role includes a competitive salary between $82,000-$110,000. This position offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from campus renewal and deferred maintenance planning to sustainability and grounds improvement initiatives, while being part of a collaborative and supportive facilities leadership team.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Capital Projects jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com